Representative Robin Kelly rounds out the major contenders, offering an alternative to a race that has otherwise been defined by the clash between Krishnamoorthi’s fund-raising and Stratton’s institutional support.

The general election will take place Nov. 3. Here are some of the races residents from the Rockford region should keep an eye on. Illinois Governor Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is seeking re-election to a third term even as rumors of a potential run for president in 2028 continue to swirl.

Early voting for the 2026 primary election is right around the corner when voters will decide on nominees for local, state, and federal offices.

A change made by the United States Postal Service has county clerks across the state concerned about upcoming elections.

The court's decision reverses a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, which found that Bost lacked the legal standing to sue and affirmed a district court decision dismissing Bost's case. The Supreme Court sent the case back to the lower courts for further proceedings.

In a 7–2 decision, the high court determined that Bost (R-Ill.) and the others who joined his suit have standing to sue despite lower courts concluding that they hadn’t provided evidence of

CHICAGO - Early voting for the 2026 primary election in Illinois will start soon, with voters having multiple opportunities to cast their ballot for several key local, state, and federal offices. While the primary election day is set for March 17, there will also be early voting via mail and in-person available weeks beforehand.

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost’s lawsuit challenging Illinois’ election laws can proceed because he is a candidate for office, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday. Bost was challenging a ruling in lower courts that he lacked legal standing to sue the state over its mail-in ballot policy.